Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

India Won't See A Changed Modi!

Modi's government appears singularly focussed on demonstrating that it is not in any way inhibited by the BJP's loss of a majority, and will continue along its patented path of bulldozing all......

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the......

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya......

Monsoon tourism makes a splash

The monsoon, which is traditionally seen as an off-season in the tourism industry, has taken off very well this year. Monsoon tourism, as it is known, has performed beyond the expectations of......

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Image: Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers. Photograph: Araghu/Wikimedia Commons Hotels, airlines offer discounts to attract customers during lean season; attractions include treks, nature trails,......

Monsoon worries: is India ready?

  Labour shortage and threat of deficient monsoon are pushing adoption of farm machinery Vikas Chaudhary, a farmer in Haryana's Karnal district, started using a maize planter in 2012. The......

Buy mid, small-caps selectively, say analysts

After a sharp outperformance in the mid-and small-cap segments in the first half of calendar year 2023 (H1-CY23), analysts are now turning cautious on these two market segments and suggest......

The Baarish Bollywood Quiz

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies. The Monsoon has arrived in full swing, one of the silver screen's favourite weather to channel no matter what time of......

The Reason For Nora's Gold Look

Varun shoots for Border 2... Ameesha is in SFO...Esha's hot photoshoot in Dubai... Photograph: Kind courtesy Nora Fatehi/Instagram Nora Fatehi shares a picture of the song Oh Mama Tetema with......

Samantha, Janhvi's BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL Looks

The monsoon season ain't gonna stop our favourite celebs from dishing out their best looks. Namrata Thakker picks the stylish divas, who slayed it in the fashion department in June.   Photograph:......

'Randeep Hasn't Had It Easy But...'

'He surprised us by telling us he wanted to make a career in acting.''We were scared since we knew nothing of this profession but then, he landed a role in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding.''After......

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.''If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.''For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the......

Belgian teen youngest to fly solo around the world

IMAGE: 17-year-old Mack Rutherford landed at an airfield near the Bulgarian capital Sofia after flying 54,124 km (33,631 miles) and visiting more than 30 countries since he departed from the same......

Selection row: Boxers told to prove favouritism charges

Furious with the three boxers who alleged that trials for the upcoming World Championships were manipulated, Indian Boxing Federation President Abhishek Matoria, said on Friday, disciplinary action......